National Budget for 8.25/26

In one state, all sex offenders register for life, whether they raped a child or had sex with a teen while a teenager themselves.

Find this and more in the sex offender national project. Look for graphics and web-only features, such as video and an interactive map, on the news service now under special reports.

Running Aug. 25-26.

National Budget for 8.25/26.07 editions

Here are the top national stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/. Please submit stories below no later than 6 pm local time, unless you have breaking news that is changing significantly.

SEX OFFENDER PROJECT: See above for information, or check on the news service web site under special reports to see stories, charts, links to a video, photos.

THIS WEEK IN WEIRD – A compilation of weird stories from GateHouse newspapers across the country. If you have a submission, e-mail Michael Toeset (contact info above).

SALEM WITCH ENTRAILS - Witches of Salem are relieved after a major break in this spring’s raccoon mutilation case, hoping that the arrest of two residents will clear the reputation of the Wiccan and psychic communities. Salem Gazette, Guerriero, 22 inches, on wire now

VOYEUR TAPED FRIEND FOR YEARS - Police said the alleged video voyeur sneaked video cameras into the home of a family friend beginning in April 2004. He had in his apartment at least three tapes of the woman nude – and tapes of others going back 10 years. MetroWest Daily News, Lynch, 14 inches, on wire now

BC TO CRACK DOWN ON ROWDY STUDENTS – Good to localize: Boston College students caught partying off campus this school year will face arrest as the school rolls out a new zero-tolerance policy. Allston-Brighton TAB, Cherecwich, 20 inches, on wire now

SEA TURTLES RETURN TO OCEAN - Much to the approval of a huge crowd, the endangered seas turtles eagerly flopped across the sands Monday and into the surf after months of recovery. The Cape Codder, Eldred, 18 inches, on wire now
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RARE TURTLE HELPED TO SAFETY - While traveling Route 58 July 9, Duffy noticed a large object in the roadway. Upon further examination, he realized it was a very large turtle – and, as it turns out, a very rare turtle. Carver Reporter, Sistrunk, 15 inches, on wire now
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OLD HOUSE YIELDS SURPRISES - An old house being dismantled on Water Street has yielded some surprises, including etchings of ships that could be 300 years old. Ipswich Chronicle, Waters, 12 inches, on wire now
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COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES LAG - Financial, social and academic factors are making it tough for college students graduate within six years. Pastriot Ledger, Lightman, 22 inches, on wire now

FOR SUNDAY: INSECT ALERT - Lots of yellow jackets around in the East this summer, with more people being stung, due to dry weather. The Enterprise, Allegrini, 12 inches, 6 p.m.

Sports

AROUND BASEBALL – Taking a look at the interaction between relief pitchers and opposing fans in the bullpen area, and some of the recent incidents where tempers flared. CALL / Canton / In / Sports / Pro Baseball / Andy Call
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HAYHURST COLUMN – Minor league pitcher Dirk Hayhurst gleans some life lessons from a high school weight room. CANTON / In / Sports
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Embargoed until Sunday
UNDER CONTRUCTION: Excitement surrounding the Illinois football program is as high as its been in five years, with the downtrodden Illini rebuilding their fan base with close losses last season and another decorated recruiting class. But Illinois is still under construction, just like Memorial Stadium. Illinois has problems to fix when the season opens Sept. 1. Illinois football preview. SUPINIE/moving late Friday for Sunday publication/Illinois Sports

Opinions

GOSHAY COLUMN – A look at some of the chilling facts behind the Cincinnati mayor’s refusal to fire a starter pistol at the start of a 5K race. CANTON / In / Opinions / Goshay
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DEB GAUTHIER: PRESIDENT REWRITES HISTORY - The president's newest reason for staying the course in Iraq is wrong, as most of his theories about Iraq have been wrong. MetroWest Daily News, on wire now
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EDITORIAL: A HANDLE ON HEALTH COVERAGE - A new report spells out some good news for cash-strapped cities and towns: there's a better way to deal with double-digit, budget-busting increases in local health insurance costs. The Patriot Ledger, on wire now

EDITORIAL: BUCKETS OF SAVINGS - Every household should think about ways to cut down on unnecessary or wasteful water use, both indoors and out. Patriot Ledger, on wire now

Lifestyles (Monday is Biz, stories can run any time)

BEER PRICES - Cost of beer going up as farmers cut back on growing barley to make room for bigger crop of corn, used to make the fuel additive ethanol that is much in demand. The Enterprise, Allegrini, 8 inches, 4 p.m.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: The College of Business at Illinois State University is taking the imperative to 'dress for success' literally. Starting this fall, students majoring in marketing or business teacher education will have to watch what they wear, donning business casual attire in class — or risk getting kicked out for the day. DOUBET/PEORIA/Illinois News

WORKWISE COLUMN -- While landing an interview is one of the most difficult parts of job seeking, conducting a successful interview isn't much easier. Why? Self-consciousness and nerves can undo you. MILDED CULP / in / Business

FATHER KNOWS BEST – Brookline, Mass., man concocts a natural cream in his kitchen for his infant’s worsening eczema and takes the product national. Brookline TAB, Scarpati, 20 inches, on wire now
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